A side-scrolling adventure by Marcos Garcia

Marcus Aurelius'

The Aurelious Quest

A Field Guide to Swords, Eagles & Electric Storms

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Pencil drawing of Marcus Aurelius beneath a spiral galaxy, from Marcus Aurelius' Guide to the Universe's Grand Mysteries

The Shadow Legion has torn the scrolls from the Meditations and scattered them across ten chapters of the world: graphite Rome, laboratories of lightning, the cosmos, and the Underworld itself. Run, leap and fight to win them back.

Marcusthe Roman Warrior
Sun Priestessheals you at checkpoints
Cosmic Companiongathers coins for you
Shadow Knightfoot soldier
Shadow Archerfires from the ledges
Dark Commanderguardian of Chapter II

Ten chapters, twelve bosses

  • I. The Sketchbook Frontier · the Minotaur Engine
  • II. The Weird Science Laboratory · the Dark Commander
  • III. The Cosmic Forum · Augustus Colossus
  • IV. The Sundial at Dawn · Medusa the Technomancer
  • V. The Hall of Synchronicity · the Neptune Leviathan
  • VI. The Storm over the Seven Hills · Asterion the Storm Minotaur
  • VII. The Gates of the Underworld · Cerberus
  • VIII. The Kingdom of Pluto · Pluto
  • IX. The Galvanic Forge · the Roman Automaton
  • X. The Edge of Eternity · the Knights' Gauntlet: Templar Crusader, Golden King, Black Knight

How to play

  • ←→ run
  • Space or ↑ jump
  • X or J swing the sword
  • K or C throw a spear. Every 5 foes you defeat drops 3 spears.
  • On phones, use the on-screen buttons.
  • Calm mode (in the ⚙ settings menu) turns off flashing effects and screen shake.
  • Find all thirty scrolls for a lesson from Marcus.
  • Earn XP from foes, scrolls and chapters to evolve Marcus through five stages. His armor changes as he grows: bronze, a Tesla pack and electric sword, an energy shield, and finally support drones.

Photosensitivity notice: this game has flashing lights and screen shake. If you or your child are sensitive to light or have epilepsy, turn on Calm mode, play in a well-lit room, and stop if you feel dizzy or unwell. Take a break every 30 to 45 minutes; the game will remind you.

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